Category: Design Elements

Thistlewood Manor & Garden’s Grand Reveal!

If you haven’t heard the fabulous news, we’ll fill you in! Platinum Weddings and Events has been asked to put together an inspiration area for a brand new venue, Thistlewood Manor & Garden’s, Grand Reveal! We are squealing with excitement!!

The first thing we did was put together an inspiration team of some of the best Austin wedding vendors out there! This includes, Premiere Events,Photogenica Photobooth, Piq Chocolates, The Marvelous Vintage Tea Party, WOW Factor Design, and last but certainly not least, the amazing, Kurt Grein.

Secondly, we turned to Pinterest for some design ideas! Thistlewood Manor & Gardens is a French style manor with a beautiful grand staircase and gorgeous chandeliers (which were obsessed with!!). The romance and ambiance of this chateau is simply enchanting! We can’t wait to show you this elegant new venue on Sunday, October 12th, from 1-5pm!

Pictures below are from our French Wedding Inspiration Pinterest board! For more, follow us on Pinterest 🙂

Wouldn't it be cheaper for builders to replace some walls with all windows-why don't they? Much better.

A Summerour Studio French Flea Market Inspired Wedding; WHERE did they get the chandeliers?!

Summer french chateau wedding: http://www.stylemepretty.com/2014/07/07/summer-french-chateau-wedding/ | Photography: http://www.alexandreweddings.com/

French Wedding from One and Only Paris Photography + Rendez-Vous in Paris | Style Me Pretty Pavilion de musique louvecienes

Timeline of Royal Weddings

First off, Happy Anniversary to Will and Kate on their third wedding anniversary!  Can you believe it’s been three years already!  Seem’s like just yesterday when we were glued to our TV screens watching The Royal Wedding!

In loo of Will and Kate’s anniversary, we thought we’d take a trip down memory lane and review some previous royal weddings that have taken place!

 

1. King George VI & Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon : April 26th, 1923

King George and Elizabeth (Duke and Duchess of York) married at Westminster Abbey.  Elizabeth wore a dress made by Madame Handley Seymour and they honeymooned in Scotland and Surrey.

2. Queen Elizabeth and Lieutenant Phillip Mountbatten : November 20, 1947

Queen Elizabeth wore a dress designed by Norman Hartnell- a duchess satin bridal gown with motifs of star lilies and orange blossoms.  Elizabeth and Phillip honeymooned in Broadlands, Hampshire and Birkhall onthe Balmoral Estate.

3.  Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong-Jones : May 6, 1960

Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong-Jones’ wedding was the first ever televised wedding.  Margaret wore a white silk and a diamond tiara.  Margaret and Anthony honeymooned on the Royal Yacht Britannia on the Thames and set sail for the Caribbean.

4. Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips : November 14, 1973

This was the second time in almost 200 years that a member of the British Royal Family had married a commoner.  Princess Anne wore a embroidered Tudor style wedding dress with a high collar and medieval sleeves.  Anne and  Mark honeymooned on the Royal Yacht Brittania on the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

5. Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spence : July 29, 1981

Diana wore an Emanuel designed ivory taffeta and antique lace gown with a 25ft train. The couple honeymooned on the Royal Yacht Brittania through the Mediterranean to Egypt.

6. Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson : July 23, 1986

Sarah wore an ivory duchess satin dress with a 17 foot train.  The Duke and Duchess of York honeymooned in Azones.

7. Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones : June 19, 1999

Sophie’s dress was designed by Samantha Shaw- a long fitted coat with long sleeves and an ivory train made from hand dyed silk organza and silk crepe with rows of pearls and crystal beading.  Sophie and Edward honeymooned in Balmoral.

8. Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles : April 15, 2005

Camilla wore a oyster silk basket weave coat and chiffon dress for the ceremony and changed into a porcelain blue silk dress for blessing.  Charles and Camilla honeymooned in Scotland.

9. Prince William and Kate Middleton : April 29, 2011

Kate wore a beautiful dress designed by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen.  The couple honeymooned in Seychelles.

Mint Color Inspiration

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Who’s ready for a Mojito?  Maybe a Mint Julep?  What about using the color mint as an accent or choice for your upcoming event?  And just think, you can add in a signature drink to tie in.

Mint is a great color to mix with other bold, bright, or subtle colors to create a great late spring/summer look.  Of course dessert comes to mind and who doesn’t love the combination of chocolate and mint?  How about with some summer fruit, or as a garnish to a grooms cake?

Looking for more inspiration, give us a shout to help design your next event.

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Military Weddings

Are you the bride or groom of a military personnel?  Has the question come up about proper dress at the wedding?  Military attire at a wedding is something that becomes a personal and family matter.

military sword arch in from of chapel

On base you should look to the Military Chaplain and Base Protocol Officer for advice and to get the proper protocol based on the branch being represented.  This is also where a Certified Wedding Planner can also help out as they are trained on the different needs that come along with Military Weddings.  There are different uniforms (based on time, location), proper seating, invitation work, and traditions to follow.

wedding recessional bride and groom

Do still remember that bride and groom can decide how they would like the evening to feel.  Some couples opt for the two them to be in civilian clothes and attendants or guest can choose uniform.  Other couples prefer the uniform at the wedding and require it of their guest.

military wedding

With options endless, and a variety of looks and feels to the wedding capable with this unique design element, how are you going to move forward with planning your Military wedding?

military wedding send off

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